Important Questions On Gautam Buddha

Gautam Buddha’s topic belongs to the Ancient Indian History section of General knowledge. Gautam Buddha is an important topic for competitive exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, , RAILWAYS, and other related government exams. Questions were asked from the topic Gautam Buddha in exams. So we have give important questions on Gautam Buddha this topic.

Que 1. Mahatma Buddha was born at which of the following places?

(a) Lumbini (Kapilvastu)
(b) Patna
(c) Vaishali
(d) kaushambi

Ans. (a) Lumbini (Kapilvastu)
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha was born at a place called Lumbini (Kapilvastu).

Que 2. In which of the following year was Mahatma Buddha born?

(a) 563 BC
(b) 555 BC
(c) 483 BC
(d) 440 BC

Ans. (a) 563 BC
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha was born in 563 BC.

Que 3. Which of the following was the childhood name of Mahatma Buddha?

(a) Siddhartha
(b) Shuddhodana
(c) Rahul
(d) Vardhaman

Ans. (a) Siddhartha
Explanation – The childhood name of Mahatma Buddha was Siddhartha.

Que 4. Which of the following was the name of the father of Mahatma Buddha?

(a) Siddhartha
(b) Shuddhodana
(c) Rahul
(d) Vardhaman

Ans. (b) Shuddhodana
Explanation – The name of the father of Mahatma Buddha was Shuddhodana. He was the head of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu.

Que 5. Which of the following was the name of the mother of Mahatma Buddha?

(a) Mahamaya Devi
(b) Mahaprajapati Gautami
(c) Yashodhara
(d) Yashoda

Ans. (a) Mahamaya Devi
Explanation – The name of the mother of Mahatma Buddha was Mahamaya Devi. This was the daughter of the Republic of Kolia.

Que 6. Which of the following was the name of the wife of Mahatma Buddha?

(a) Mahamaya Devi
(b) Mahaprajapati Gautami
(c) Yashodhara
(d) Yashoda

Ans. (c) Yashodhara
Explanation – The name of the wife of Mahatma Buddha was Yashodhara. She was the daughter of Shakyagana.

Que 7. Which of the following was not the name of Yashodhara, the wife of Mahatma Buddha?

(a) Gopa
(b) Bimba
(c) Bhadrakchha
(d) Yashoda

Ans. (d) Yashoda
Explanation – The name Yashoda did not belong to Yashodhara, the wife of Mahatma Buddha.

Que 8. In which of the following year did Gautam Buddha Mahaparinirvana take place?

(a) 483 BC
(b) 450 BC
(c) 555 BC
(d) 540 BC

Ans. (a) 483 BC
Explanation – Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha took place in 483 BC.

Que 9. When did Gautam Buddha’s mother die?

(a) 7th day of birth of Gautam Buddha
(b) 10th day of birth of Gautam Buddha
(c) 12th day of birth of Gautam Buddha
(d) 20th day of birth of Gautam Buddha

Ans. (a) 7th day of birth of Gautam Buddha
Explanation – Gautam Buddha’s mother died on the 7th day after the birth of Gautam Buddha.

Que 10. Which of the following events has not affected the life of Gautam Buddha?

(a) See the old man
(b) the See sick person
(c) Seeing a dead person
(d) Watching a game of chess

Ans. (d) Watching a game of chess
Explanation – The incident in the game of chess has nothing to do with the life of Gautam Buddha.

Que 11. At which of the following age did Mahatma Buddha leave home?

(a) 20 years
(b) 22 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 29 years

Ans. (d) 29 years
Explanation – At the age of 29, Mahatma Buddha left home.

Que 12. In Buddhist texts, what is the incident of renunciation of Mahatma Buddha called?

(a) Mahabhinishkraman
(b) Mahaparinirvana
(c) Dhammacakkappavattana
(d) Pratitya Samutpad

Ans. (a) Mahabhinishkraman
Explanation – In Buddhist texts, the incident of renunciation of the home of Mahatma Buddha is called “Mahabhinishkraman”.

13. At which place did Gautam Buddha meet a teacher named Alar Kalam?

(a) Vaishali
(b) Shravasti
(c) Patna
(d) Rajgriha

Ans. (a) Vaishali
Explanation – Gautam Buddha met Alar Kalam in Vaishali.

Que 14. At which place did Gautam Buddha meet an Acharya named Rudrak Ramputra?

(a) Vaishali
(b) Shravasti
(c) Patna
(d) Rajgriha

Ans. (d) Rajgriha
Explanation – Gautam Buddha met an Acharya named Rudrak Ramputra in Rajgriha.

Que 15. Alar Kalam was the teacher of which philosophy?

(a) Sankhya Philosophy
(b) Philosophy of Justice
(c) Vaisheshik Philosophy
(d) Yoga Philosophy

Ans. (a) Sankhya Philosophy
Explanation – Alar Kalam was the teacher of which Sankhya philosophy.

Que 16. On the banks of which of the following rivers did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment?

(a) Niranjana River
(b) Rijupalika River
(c) The River Ganges
(d) Yamuna River

Ans. (a) Niranjana River
Explanation – Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment on the banks of river Niranjana.

Que 17. Under which of the following trees did Gautam Buddha attain enlightenment?

(a) Sal Tree
(b) Peepal Tree
(c) Mango Tree
(d) Neem Tree

Ans. (b) Peepal Tree
Explanation – Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Peepal tree.

Que 18. Where did Mahatma Buddha give his first sermon?

(a) Sarnath
(b) Patna
(c) Vaishali
(d) Shravasti

Ans.  Sarnath
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha gave his first sermon at a place called Sarnath (Rishipattan or Mrigadava).

Que 19. In Buddhist texts, what is the incident of Mahatma Buddha’s “First Sermon” called?

(a) Mahabhinishkraman
(b) Mahaparinirvana
(c) Dharma chakra pravartan
(d) Pratitya Samutpad

Ans. Dharma chakra pravartan
Explanation – In Buddhist texts, the event of the “first sermon” of Mahatma Buddha is called “Dharma chakra pravartan”.

Que 20. To how many people did Mahatma Buddha give his first sermon?

(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 9
(d) 2

Ans. (a) 5
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha gave his first sermon to 5 brahmins. In Buddhist texts, the event of the “first sermon” of Mahatma Buddha is called “Dharmachakrapravartan”.